“In 2017, Kettering University was once again the only district site in the United States to host back-to-back FIRST Robotics competitions from March 2-4 and March 9-11.”

Kettering University hosted over 80 FIRST Robotics team from across Michigan at back-to-back district competitions. This marked the 18th consecutive years that Kettering has hosted a FIRST Robotics competition on campus.

The competitions took place from March 2-4 and March 9-11. This year, the Ford Motor Company sponsored both competitions.

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Below are the results from each of the competitions:

March 2-4 | View the full results.
Winning Alliance:

  • H.H. Dow High School (Team 2619)
  • Cadillac Senior High School (Team 5086)
  • Frankenmuth High School (Team 5215)

March 9-11 | View the full results.
Winning Alliance:

  • Flat Rock Community High School (Team 6618)
  • Swartz Creek High School (Team 1243)
  • Waterford Mott High School (Team 2612)

FIRST Robotics is an international organization aimed at inspiring young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build STEM skills, inspire innovation and foster teamwork, self-confidence, collaboration and leadership.

Visit kettering.edu/FIRST for more information about upcoming robotics events and summer camps at Kettering University.